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Thilini, Berlin based, Sydney grown purveyor of house grooves.

With a musical mind that is both innovative and artistic and an infectious appreciation for sound, Thilini is an ever-growing force in underground circles. 

Originally from Brisbane and drawn to the pulse of Sydney, Thilini’s early days saw her spinning iconic Australian events like Breakfast Club, SASH and Subsonic Music Festival and holding a residency with Sydney's influential Mantra Collective crew. Through her own FLUX events, she brought international heavyweights like Archie Hamilton, Julian Perez, and Cristi Cons to Brisbane for the first time, driven by a vision to reshape the city’s musical landscape and educate the dance floor.

Now in Berlin, Thilini is carving out her space in one of the world’s most competitive club scenes. She’s found her rhythm at cult-favourite venues like Sisyphos, Heideglühen, Club der Visionäre, and Renate. Her sets are a showcase of versatility and deep crate-digging, weaving together groove-heavy house, minimal, UKG, breakbeat, and more, all while reflecting her understanding of music as a conversation that’s constantly evolving and never predictable.

Her reach stretches across the Atlantic too. Since 2021, Thilini has become a regular in New York’s revered house scene, holding an international residency with Golden Record NYC and contributing to the sound curation behind the scenes. Always on the hunt for intelligent beats that move the dance floor, she continues to push boundaries with a subtle but undeniable energy that pulls people in.

And her influence extends beyond the decks. A dedicated advocate for equality in the music industry, Thilini is working to build a more inclusive, equitable scene. Through thoughtful programming, amplifying underrepresented voices, as well as advocacy and education efforts, she’s helping drive meaningful change. For her, music is as much about community as it is about sound.

Her journey is far from over. Keep an ear to the (under)ground, big things are on the horizon for Thilini.